Lunch with Mrs Freeman

I was at a bakery today and when seeing the cinnamon buns, I could not help but think of Mrs. Freeman and some of those good foods. Some folks brought their lunch, but for the price of ours...maybe 25 cents what a deal.

Now I would like to just talk about some of the highlights of our lunches. Fried Chicken... Now that was good food. Am I right to think it was on Wednesdays? Cookies.. now I loved the peanut butter cookies that weighted about a pound. Many folks did not like the cooked tomatoes and rice, but it was one of my favorites... let's see... spaghetti, collards, yeast rolls and of course, cinnamon buns.

One of the unique things of Hillcrest in the 60's was having the K-5 kids in the hall waiting for lunch in the morning. Those kids ate about 10:00!! I remember walking the halls and seeing those kids lined up with their teachers scared to talk knowing their teacher would slap them if they talked to a teenager or anyone!

My daughter would love the green trays we used. Even at 30 she still does not like her food to touch. The sectioned trays would be great for her. I do remember that the athelites were given extra food in the line. This was good.

I taught school for a few years after college. I always made a habit of quickly knowing the cafeteria manager and the head custodian of the new schools. Having a good relationship with them could really make life better at any school.

I also remember that little bus that Ms Freeman drove.It was the first one and no one could move their bus, until she did. As a bus driver, I remembered that we sat their gunning our engines and just waiting. When she started for the gate entrance, everyone took off to be number two... We were crazy!